How to Opt Out of the Weight Loss Shame Cycle with Galen Lundin

In this insightful episode, I chat with fellow personal trainer Galen Lundin about the multifaceted journey of weight loss, emotional wellness, and personal transformation. We cover a range of topics designed to inspire and guide you on your own path to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
4:50 “defining, refining and realigning” and personal trainer talk

7:10: the underlying emotional issues with weight loss

10:00: safe havening and reducing stress

11:40: “what do you want as a result of losing these 10 pounds?”

15:05: Galen’s book-in-progress about his 3mo program that lays the foundation for change

20:00: Why foods aren’t “good” or “bad” ...

22:20: The guilt/shame cycle and personal value systems

“Eat in a way that’s in alignment with your values... it’s not so much about good or bad but rather the way food makes you feel... people start to gravitate towards making better choices for themselves...”

26:20: “Take a small step in the right direction, even if it’s going out for a walk for 10 or 15 minutes. That is enough to build evidence that they can truly do something about the situation.”

29:10: “Don’t give your future self too much credit for doing the things you say you will do.”

32:40: “I’ll be happy when” syndrome and how to search for a feeling & why you can’t shame your body into doing what you want it to do

35:28: “You’re constantly creating who you are in every moment”

38:50: Your inner mean girl/guy and humanizing your experience

41:00: Releasing Emotional Weight = Releasing Physical Weight and the body positive movement

42:00: Maybe you don’t need to be smaller and spend your whole life trying to lose weight

43:20: “Your life doesn’t change when you choose to allow yourself to lose weight, your life changes because of the person you choose to be in order to get the result.”

44:20: Conscious or subconscious benefit to every choice we make

47:15: Galen’s one piece of advice

50:00: A pause to think about what you want and what’s really true for you
Learn more about Galen here:
https://www.galenlundin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/galen_lundin/